Cora Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Okay, so I just found this lump on my right collarbone tonight. It's movable and it's kind of sore when I touch it. I would say it's about the size of a grape or possibly a bit bigger. I have been tired a lot lately so maybe it's some kind of infection?? I have never had this before and not sure if I should be alarmed or what? I will get it checked out, but was just curious if anyone has had these symptoms before? Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 A muscle knot or a swollen lymph node? Link to post Share on other sites
Author Cora Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks, I dunno, but I'll look into that. I'm starting to sound like a hypochondriac here. I swear I never get sick. Link to post Share on other sites
Star Gazer Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I'd get that checked out ASAP! Link to post Share on other sites
harmfulsweetz Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Erm, swollen lymph node it sounds like. Could be a thyroid problem, especially as you are tired a lot. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Cora Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Okay, so I don't think it's anything serious. I woke up this morning with my shoulder and that side of my neck kind of sore. The knot is really sore....to where it hurts tremendously to even touch. So I'm thinking it's more of a swollen lymph node, some kind of infection etc. I think I just worry too much! lol A few days ago I got bit by an ant (a pretty big black ant) on my shoulder in that same general area. The bite got a little swollen and itched a bit....nothing unusual. So I'm not sure if the ant bite has any relation to what is happening now? To my knowledge I'm not allergic to them. Of course I have always gotten bit by fire ants....never the black kind. Either way, I'll just keep an eye on it to see if it gets worse etc. Thanks for all the advice! Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I'm betting on the swollen lymph node. The ant bite probably triggered an immune reaction which leads to swollen lymph nodes around that area. However, if it doesn't subside soon, you definitely should get a medical checkup. Link to post Share on other sites
Meaplus3 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 If it's above the collar bone area I would get it checked out asap. Sounds like an enlarged lymph node to me.. but I am just taking a guess. Good luck. Mea:) Link to post Share on other sites
SierraMarie Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm pretty sure there are no lymph nodes ON your collar bone. They're under your jaw. I'm not trying to alarm you, but none of us are doctors. If it doesn't go away soon get it checked out for sure! Link to post Share on other sites
Meaplus3 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm pretty sure there are no lymph nodes ON your collar bone. They're under your jaw. I'm not trying to alarm you, but none of us are doctors. If it doesn't go away soon get it checked out for sure! There are lymph node near the collar bone. This I know from all of the medical stuff I've been through in the last year. So do get this checked out Cora. Mea:) Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 There is a chain of lymph nodes that travels right alongside the collar bone. There are hundreds of lymph nodes throughout the entire body. Pic/article Link to post Share on other sites
Star Gazer Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 There is a chain of lymph nodes that travels right alongside the collar bone. Not really, SB. And certainly not ON the collar bone itself... Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 No, not ON the collar bone, but in close proximity to it. Did you look at the diagram I posted? Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 They are called the "supraclavicular lymph nodes". I had to study all this stuff as part of my degree... Link to post Share on other sites
Meaplus3 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 They are called the "supraclavicular lymph nodes". I had to study all this stuff as part of my degree... Yes. You are very right here. I'm starting to sound like a hypochondriac here. I swear I never get sick. Don't feel that way. It's your health and if somethng does not feel right to you, then you have every reason to question it. Just have it checked to ease your mind. Mea:) Link to post Share on other sites
Rollercoasterr Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I used to get those a lot when I was younger. My immune system has never been awesome so I never thought anything of it at first, but they would come back every few months. It was a swollen lymph node. They're movable and it was really annoying to me because with a lump like that you'd think it was supposed to hurt but it didn't and it just made me feel really weird. I tried not to even look at it. But they ended up going away on their own. The doctors said that sometimes they just do that when you're sick a lot and that it was nothing to worry about. It lasted for about a year and I haven't had them since. Granted, that year was the most stressful year of my life so that could also have something to do with it. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Cora Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Thanks everyone, it seems to be getting better. It's not as sore anymore at least, so I'm thankful for that. The knot is still there, but hoping it will go away soon. I think it was just a swollen lymph node like some of you suggested. I remember years ago, I think I was about ten or so, I got one similar under my arm. It eventually went away after some time. I had almost forgotten about that. This is just the first time since then that I have gotten another. Anyway, I'm hoping like before it will go away soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Rollercoasterr Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 It's really more annoying than anything. Link to post Share on other sites
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